During the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the 2011 NBA Finals, Miami Heat guard rose up as he has often in this series, finishing a two-hand basket near the rim over Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki.

Wade cut back door from the right corner, collecting a pass from Heat guard Mario Chalmers. Wade collected and rose without hestitation, as Nowitzki came from the weakside to contest a dunk attempt. The two collided but Wade was able to finish the play without dunking, laying the ball up and in with both hands.

Nowitzki was called for a foul on the play but Wade missed his free throw. Wade's basket cut Dallas' lead to 81-76 with 11:15 remaining in the game. The Mavericks are one quarter away from winning their first franchise title, leading the series 3-2.

During the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the 2011 NBA Finals, Miami Heat guard rose up as he has often in this series, finishing a two-hand basket near the rim over Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki.

Wade cut back door from the right corner, collecting a pass from Heat guard Mario Chalmers. Wade collected and rose without hestitation, as Nowitzki came from the weakside to contest a dunk attempt. The two collided but Wade was able to finish the play without dunking, laying the ball up and in with both hands.

Nowitzki was called for a foul on the play but Wade missed his free throw. Wade's basket cut Dallas' lead to 81-76 with 11:15 remaining in the game. The Mavericks are one quarter away from winning their first franchise title, leading the series 3-2.

Haslem took exception to the push and Chalmers came charging in late. Stevenson pushed back at Chalmers and both benches emptied in defense of their teammates. Mavericks center Tyson Chandler was also involved, but escaped penalty.

The exchange could potentially lead to suspensions if there is a Game 7, however given that it was a timeout situation the players were allowed to come off the bench, so that part would be a non-issue.

Haslem took exception to the push and Chalmers came charging in late. Stevenson pushed back at Chalmers and both benches emptied in defense of their teammates. Mavericks center Tyson Chandler was also involved, but escaped penalty.

The exchange could potentially lead to suspensions if there is a Game 7, however given that it was a timeout situation the players were allowed to come off the bench, so that part would be a non-issue.

The Miami Heat have inserted point guard Mario Chalmers into their starting lineup for Game 6 instead of Mike Bibby. Posted by Ben Golliver.

In our NBA Finals Game 6 preview, we wondered whether Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra would make any adjustments with the desperation factor ratcheted up in an elimination game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Spoelstra has indeed made a change: The Heat will start point guard Mario Chalmers instead of the usual starter, Mike Bibby, in Game 6 on Sunday night.

Chalmers has played well for the Heat throughout the Finals, averaging 10/6 points, 2.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game. He's also shooting 42.9 percent from deep. He has emerged as a steady presence for Miami, spacing the floor well, making good decisions and doing his best to stay with Dallas' guards.

Bibby, meanwhile, has struggled. He's a defensively liability because of his age and is shooting just 29.4 percent from deep, averaging 3.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 17.2 minutes per game against the Mavericks.

The move comes shortly after Spoelstra told reporters in his pre-game media availibility that he did not want to over-react by changing his starting lineup. A little bit of gamesmanship.

This is Chalmers' first start since March 19. He started 28 games during the regular season.

The Miami Heat have inserted point guard Mario Chalmers into their starting lineup for Game 6 instead of Mike Bibby. Posted by Ben Golliver.

In our NBA Finals Game 6 preview, we wondered whether Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra would make any adjustments with the desperation factor ratcheted up in an elimination game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Spoelstra has indeed made a change: The Heat will start point guard Mario Chalmers instead of the usual starter, Mike Bibby, in Game 6 on Sunday night.

Chalmers has played well for the Heat throughout the Finals, averaging 10/6 points, 2.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game. He's also shooting 42.9 percent from deep. He has emerged as a steady presence for Miami, spacing the floor well, making good decisions and doing his best to stay with Dallas' guards.

Bibby, meanwhile, has struggled. He's a defensively liability because of his age and is shooting just 29.4 percent from deep, averaging 3.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 17.2 minutes per game against the Mavericks.

The move comes shortly after Spoelstra told reporters in his pre-game media availibility that he did not want to over-react by changing his starting lineup. A little bit of gamesmanship.

This is Chalmers' first start since March 19. He started 28 games during the regular season.